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H.R.753

H.R.753: Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 24, 2019
Latest Major Action May 21, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Joaquín Castro (D-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - May 21, 2019
Engrossed in House - May 20, 2019
Introduced in House - Jan. 24, 2019

Bill Summary

Global Electoral Exchange Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote sound election-administration practices around the world. The State Department may award grants to qualified, tax-exempt, U.S.-based organizations that have expertise and experience in relevant topics, such as election-system integrity. Grants may be used to design programs to bring relevant...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
May 21, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 20, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3975)
May 20, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3975-3976)
May 20, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 20, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
May 20, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 753.
May 20, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
May 20, 2019	Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
April 9, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 9, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
April 9, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 24, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan. 24, 2019	Introduced in the House by Joaquín Castro (D-Texas)

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